Noel Gallagher’s 1980 Rickenbacker 330

Noel was occasionally seen playing this guitar during the Standing on the Shoulder of Giants era in 2000/01. He typically used it for songs like Who Feels Love? and Go Let It Out, which suggests he might have used the guitar on the studio versions of those tracks as well—though that’s purely speculation.

The guitar appears to be a 300 model with a clear finish. According to an old interview with Noel, it’s a 1980 model, which he picked up from a shop associated with Gem Archer, who became Oasis’ second guitarist after Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs left the band in 1999.

I have really been enjoying lately playing a 1980 pink fender Tellicaster guitar with Seymore Duncan antique pickups. I also have a 1980 Rickenbecker, although I don’t know the serial number. I got it from a shop that Gem used to work at and recommend to me.

Noel Gallagher – MSN Webchat – April 2000

At some point, Noel customized the guitar with a few stickers. First, he added a large green peace sign. Shortly after, a Black Crowes sticker—representing the American rock band—was placed on the pickguard. Later on, a black sticker was added near the spot where Noel rests his arm on the guitar. This sticker appears to read “Proud Mary,” which is the name of the band that Noel signed to his record label Sour Mash.